cravings

We've all had those days when all we want is a little treat. Maybe it's a bag of chips, an ice cream sundae or a glass of wine. But sometimes, these desires become all-consuming. This week on the show, psychiatrist Judson Brewer helps us understand the science of cravings, and how we should respond to them. 

If you liked today's conversation, be sure to check out other Hidden Brain episodes about ways to regain a feeling of control over your life: Creatures of Habit and Taking Control of Your Time.

Have you been struggling to get over your ex?

Do you want to find healing after a painful breakup?

Then this episode is for you.

Today, Jay will talk about the complexities of heartbreak and grief, shedding light on the profound emotional and physiological effects of romantic loss. He unravels the intricate workings of the human brain's obsession with love, exploring the biological and psychological mechanisms triggered by heartbreak. There are different physiological changes that occur in the body during a breakup, illuminating the intensity of emotions experienced in the aftermath of romantic dissolution.

Through poignant anecdotes and expert insights, Jay navigates through the stages of grief, offering a compassionate understanding of the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany loss. From denial to anger, bargaining to depression, and ultimately acceptance, Jay guides listeners through the transformative journey of healing and growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome a breakup
• The physical manifestations of a heartbreak
• The different stages of grief

Whether you're in the midst of a breakup or seeking to support a loved one through their journey of healing, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you navigate the path forward with grace and resilience. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:19 What Happens When Someone Breaks Our Heart?
• 03:54 The Human Brain Is Obsessed with Love
• 04:55 What Happens in the Body During a Breakup?
• 09:36 Why Breakups Are Comparable to Addiction Withdrawal
• 11:36 The Rage Room
• 13:58 The FIve Stage of Grief
• 16:38 THe First Stage - Denial
• 20:42 The Second Stage - Anger
• 23:03 The Third Stage - Bargaining
• 25:37 The Fourth Stage - Depression  
• 27:33 The Final Stage - Acceptance
• 29:02 This is the Best Way to Describe Grief

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0:25 Christy Alexon
1:12 Her background
5:10 Bodybuilding training while injured
12:15 Mindset for hard dieting
14:30 Approaching first time dieters
20:40 Strategies to fight cravings
25:48 Drinking vs eat calories
32:12 Do micro nutrient deficiencies cause cravings
37:00 Sitting with uncomfortable feelings
42:27 The leaner you are harder dieting gets
46:05 Raw vs cooked veggies for satiety
52:06 Fiber during dieting
55:10 SUgarless gum
59:25 Diet drinks
1:02:59 How to find Christy

Today we’re talking about FOOD with Elisabeth Kristof, an expert in using applied neurology for behavior change. In this conversation, you're going to learn about cravings, emotional eating, subconscious patterns, and how you are using food to regulate your nervous system. We will also dive into her program Food Freedom, which offers you actual freedom through discovering your subconscious patterns, your beliefs, and what is in food that you really desire.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How we associate comfort, nourishment with food and how we replace the safety we’re not getting in our world.
• Food is fuel
• Scarcity mindset, disordered eating & stress eating
• Fight or Flight / Freeze or Fawn Response
• Dissociation
• Outputs of your nervous system
• What the Vagus nerve is and upregulating your parasympathetic nervous system
• What is applied neurology?
• Food Freedom – And Jennifer's takeaway 
• Interrupting the cycles we want to be free from 
• Emotions and its relationship with food and emotional suppression

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Sorry if you're a crocheter, Clare still needs convincing on this one... However, there are tons of other tips and tricks from Anna, Clare and our listeners on how to beat boredom eating - with and without a thread and needle.

Send us your questions and comments on email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast

Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

There’s always an excuse, but there’s always an inspiration too. How are you handling your bad angel? Somedays we can be absolutely on it when it comes to weight loss. And other days any temptation is simply too hot to handle. 

But why? And how can we prepare better to keep our inner rebel in check?

This week we hear about Anna’s rebel - Delilah…and my gosh, she’s an absolute bitch! But hey, we’ve all got an inner chimp. So what’s yours saying - and how are you shutting them up as you follow the Slimming World plan?

Follow us on Instagram - Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast or email us your ponderings ready for our next Listeners’ Questions episode : SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com

Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.